The Case of the Murdering Doctor Palmer
William Palmer, a 31 year old physician dubbed the sporting surgeon, faced trial at the Old Bailey in May 1856 for murder and forgery. He allegedly killed his wife and brother for insurance and, after targeting John Cook at Shrewsbury races, poisoned the racing man with antimony. Police linked 16 murders to Palmer, who was convicted and hanged at Stafford after a high profile trial before Parliament and judges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Palmer
Old Bailey
John Cook
Shrewsbury
Walter
Palmer
Lam Palmer
Anne
Norwich Union
Bun
Cook
Fourth Term Commences and Rodeo Rope Sales
Fourth Term commences 24th Sept permanent care. Bend £1 to Steven Hynes. Brisbane rodeo ropes handmade by Dan Crotty Australia’s number 1 Cowboy. Hard Twist ropes 20 shillings Super Twist 30. Post paid write to Dan Crotty, Australian Rodeo Club, Box 101 GPO Adelaide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dan Crotty
Australa
Australia
Australian Rodeo Club
G.P
Adelaide
Caution Notice on Lanark Selection at Tommy's Creek
All persons must give notice at the Homestead. Any person found cutting fences driving stock or leaving gates open on this holding without authority will be prosecuted. R Barton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lanark
Tommy's Creek
R, Barton
Pond catalogue ad for new address in Brisbane
An old advertisement invites readers to request Pond’s new catalogue and notes a relocation to the Overells Building in Valley Brisbane. It references wartime imagery and urges a written request to the frock manufacturer at 3rd and 4th floors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pond
PONDS
Weaver
Overells
Valley
Brisbane
Notice to travellers at Mindie home stead
Travelling stock passing Mindie must give adequate notice at the homestead. Woodcutters and others are warned against entry without permission. signed by Mrs L L Ghute, owner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mindie
L. L. Ghute
Unauthorized entry at Rock Funds Holding claimed
A person was found trespassing or interfering with stock at Rock Funds Holding and will be prosecuted. The incident involved a suspect described as Siemed O PF toga Manner, details unclear.
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Prince of Wales Company
William
Chinaeum
Prince of Wales
Athaniam
Rugely
Willam Palmer
Widland Counties Assurance
John Dick
Lfe
John Gook
Wiliam Palmer
Guy's Hospital
London
Field
Stafford
Barney Long
Advocate
P.O. Bok
General Motor
Post Office
AIR Line
K.N T.L.M
Qantas
Les Franzmann
Methodist Church
Clonctery
Thornburgh
T. Roger McKenzie
P.C.P
Charters Towers
Blackheath
T. Ross McKenzie
F.C.P
L. Tcl
M.A. Bawtell
L.T.C
Blackheath College
Vwcur
Presbyterian & Methodist Schools' Association
E. T. Campbell
Albert Hail
Ano Street
G.P.C
Hirabane
Bend
Steven Hynes
G.F
HI Bowen
Is Ex
Western
Queensland
Irleville
Qala Empire Airwaye
D. J. Toohey
Cloncurry
DeWitts
Aunt Mary
R.M. Jordan
Dif
Jordan
F.a.brodie & CO Pty Limited
Qantas Empire Airways Limited
Sydney
Charleville
P.O
Telephone
Glencurry
Nobel Glasgow Explosives
NEW Zealand Insurance CO. Ltd
SUN Insurance Office Ltd
Surgical Supplier Ltd
Southern Cross Windmills
Queensland Trustees Ltd, Uoccal Cattle Dif
Butler Air Transport
Fred Butt
Dk Ict
J. and W. Drury
Butt
Tattersall’s Hotel
MI Ramage
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